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Mine Financial Security Program standard

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The Standard for administering the Mine Financial Security Program, which aims to provide a responsible balance between protecting the people of Alberta from the costs associated with the... More ≫

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The Standard for administering the Mine Financial Security Program, which aims to provide a responsible balance between protecting the people of Alberta from the costs associated with the liability of coal and oil sands development in the event an approval holder cannot meet their obligations, and maximizing the opportunities for responsible and sustainable resource development.

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Understanding reclamation

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This fact sheet by the Farmers' Advocate Office describes the land reclamation process in Alberta and explains the rights of landowners in the process.

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Surface material extraction pits in Alberta : what landowners need to know

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This resource by the Farmers' Advocate Office provides information to help landowners understand their rights in relation to material extraction pits on their land and describes the legislative... More ≫

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This resource by the Farmers' Advocate Office provides information to help landowners understand their rights in relation to material extraction pits on their land and describes the legislative and regulatory requirements associated with both Class I and Class II pits.

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Alberta Tier 1 soil and groundwater remediation guidelines

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This document focuses on Tier 1 soil and groundwater remediation guidelines, the process used to develop them, and the manner in which they should be applied. Alberta's framework for the... More ≫

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This document focuses on Tier 1 soil and groundwater remediation guidelines, the process used to develop them, and the manner in which they should be applied. Alberta's framework for the management of contaminated sites is designed to achieve three policy outcomes: pollution prevention, health protection, and productive use. Under this framework, three management options are provided: Tier 1, Tier 2, and Exposure Control. Tier 1 remediation guidelines are generic; that is, they are developed to protect sites at the more sensitive end of the range and can therefore be used at most sites without modification.

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Alberta Tier 2 soil and groundwater remediation guidelines

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Alberta's framework for the management of contaminated sites is designed to achieve three policy outcomes: pollution prevention, health protection, and productive use. Under this framework, three... More ≫

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Alberta's framework for the management of contaminated sites is designed to achieve three policy outcomes: pollution prevention, health protection, and productive use. Under this framework, three management options are provided: Tier 1, Tier 2, and Exposure Control. Under Tier 2 it may be possible to screen out certain exposure pathways and/or modify the Tier 1 guidelines on the basis of site conditions. This companion document describes how the Tier 2 approach might be used to develop remediation objectives for a site.

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Environmental Protection Security Fund annual report

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The purpose of the fund is to hold security deposits to assure satisfactory land reclamation will be carried out pursuant to approvals under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act... More ≫

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The purpose of the fund is to hold security deposits to assure satisfactory land reclamation will be carried out pursuant to approvals under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA). When conditions of the approval are met and a reclamation certificate is issued, the funds are returned to the depositor.

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Guidelines for end land use planning for reclaiming borrow pits supporting energy activities on public lands

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This guideline provides a framework for fulfilling reclamation obligations related to end land use for surface dispositions incidental to energy activities for the purpose of clay borrow material... More ≫

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This guideline provides a framework for fulfilling reclamation obligations related to end land use for surface dispositions incidental to energy activities for the purpose of clay borrow material (borrow pits).

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A compendium of work plans to fill information gaps to inform the development of regulatory guidance documents for the safe release of treated oil sands mine waters to the Lower Athabasca River

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This document presents work plans to fill six existing information gaps for the development of regulatory guidance documents that describe the conditions under which treated oil sands mine waters... More ≫

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This document presents work plans to fill six existing information gaps for the development of regulatory guidance documents that describe the conditions under which treated oil sands mine waters could be safely released to the Lower Athabasca River. For each work plan, context for the information gap being addressed is presented, followed by detailed descriptions of the major tasks and sub-tasks that need to be completed to fill each information gap.

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Mine Financial Security Program review

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Information on a planned review of the The Mine Financial Security Program (MFSP). The program is one of many liability management programs that ensure that Alberta's energy resources are... More ≫

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Information on a planned review of the The Mine Financial Security Program (MFSP). The program is one of many liability management programs that ensure that Alberta's energy resources are developed responsibly. The program helps manage coal and oil sands liabilities by collecting financial security from mine owners and protects the public from paying for project closure costs. Alberta's government is reviewing the MFSP to ensure appropriate funds are being collected to cover reclamation liabilities and ensure continuous program improvement.

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Weed management on industrial sites

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The presence of weeds on industrial sites causes a number of concerns, such as competition with desirable plant species, spread to adjacent land which may be cultivated land, and non-compliance... More ≫

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The presence of weeds on industrial sites causes a number of concerns, such as competition with desirable plant species, spread to adjacent land which may be cultivated land, and non-compliance with the Weed Control Act. This fact sheet summarizes requirements and provides suggestions for effective weed prevention and management on industrial sites along with easy-to-access resources. It provides information on developing a weed control plan; assessing and identifying weeds; cleaning construction equipment; using seeds free of weeds; options for weed control; and selecting herbicides and soil amendments used for reclamation appropriate for future land use.

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